US Bridges

Little Raven ST over Cherry Creek

Good

Denver County, Colorado · 0.02 MI South of 15th ST · Structure no. D-01-CC-014

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
959
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Raven ST over Cherry Creek is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Little Raven ST over Cherry Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 959 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLittle Raven ST
CrossesCherry Creek
Location0.02 MI South of 15th ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.75335, -105.00788
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic959 (2021)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Raven ST over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Raven ST over Cherry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Little Raven ST over Cherry Creek carry?

About 959 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Little Raven ST over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Little Raven ST over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.